Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Natural Resources
www.iowadnr.com/grants/atv.html
The DNR ATV Trail grants offer funding for the development of public riding areas, trail maintenance, equipment purchases, trail groomers, insurance, and land acquisition. Money is available to public entities (such as county conservation boards, and cities) and incorporated private organizations. 25% local match is required.

N/A

April 1st and October 1

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Economic Development
www.visioniowa.org/cat.html
The Community Attractions and Tourism (CAT) Program funds community attractions and tourism development activities that enhance the economic impact of tourism. Some trails may meet these criteria.  One-third of the funds available through the CAT program shall be allocated to projects in cities with populations of 10,000 or less, and/or counties that are among the 33 least populated counties in Iowa.  If any portion of these funds has not been awarded by April 1st, the funds shall be available for any community or county in the state. Eligible applicants include a city, county, public organization, or school district in cooperation with a city or county.  (“Public organization” means a not-for-profit economic development or other not-for-profit organization that sponsors or supports community or tourism attractions and activities.)  Any of these entities may co-apply; if a school district applies, they must do so as a co-applicant. 50% local match is required.

N/A

Quarterly

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Transportation
www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/rectrails/index.htm
The program is intended to provide and maintain motorized and non-motorized recreational trails and trail-related projects.  Public agencies, non-profit organizations and private organizations (and/or individuals) are eligible to sponsor.  Private sponsorship will require a public agency co-sponsor. Minimum 20% local match is required. Trails resulting from successful applications must be maintained as a public facility for a minimum of 20 years.  Must have Iowa DOT recommendation and Iowa Transportation Commission approval. FHWA environmental concurrence is required.  Projects must conform to federal funding.

Set By DOT

October 1

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Regional Planning Alliances (RPA)
www.sysplan.dot.state.ia.us/rpampocontact.htm
Transit capital improvements, Bicycle and Pedestrian facilities and Transportation Planning activities. 20% local match is required.

Varies

Varies

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Transportation
www.sysplan.dot.state.ia.us/rpampocontact.htm
The Federal Transportation Enhancements Program funds enhancements or preservation activities of transportation related projects.  Trail projects may fall into one of three categories: trails and bikeways, historic preservation, or scenic and natural resources.  A 20% local match is required.

N/A

Varies

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Transportation
www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/te/index.htm
The Federal Transportation Enhancements Program funds enhancement or preservation activities of transportation related projects.  Trail projects my fall into one of three categories: trails and bikeways, historic preservation, or scenic and natural resources.  A 30% local match is required.

N/A

October 1

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Natural Resources
www.iowadnr.com/grants/fish.html
Funding assistance is available to County Conservation Boards for land acquisition and development of fish habitat. Up to 90% of costs may be reimbursed under this program. Land must be under the direct control of the county to be eligible for assistance. This program is unique in that the applications are sent to the County Conservation Board Districts for review and selection of projects.

N/A

Last working day of November

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm
The Iowa DOT is sponsoring a program which will assist highway/street, transit, and trail projects so that Iowa can maintain its clean air quality by reducing transportation-related emissions. Eligible projects must be on the federal aid system and a city or county may co-sponsor for private organizations. A 20% local match is necessary and the minimal project cost must be over $20,000. Eligible projects must perform one of the following: reduce emissions via traffic flow improvements, reduce vehicle miles of travel, or reduce single occupant vehicle trips.

N/A

October 1

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Natural Resources
www.iowadnr.com/grants/landwater.html
The Land and Water Conservation Fund provide 50% grants for acquisition and development of outdoors recreation areas and facilities.  Grants are made to the State of Iowa or its political subdivisions.

N/A

March 15th

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Natural Resources
http://www.state.ia.us/dnr/organiza/reap/
The IA DNR will fund recreation enhancement projects that deal with trails and preserving natural areas from improper land use. Typical projects include trails, arboretums, rest rooms, shelter houses, picnic facilities, museums, parks, preserves, and forests. REAP provides 100% grants to cities and counties for open space protection and passive outdoor recreation.

$50,000
small cities

$300,000
large cities

August 15th

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

www.riverboatauthority.com
RDA provides grants for things such as riverfront development, tourism, economic development, neighborhood development, arts, culture, heritage, education, and human services.

N/A

March 31st & September 30th

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/saferoutes/
Iowa will receive $0.99M (FY06), $1.07M (FY07), $1.32M (FY08), and $1.65M (FY09).  This is a 100 percent federal share – no local funding match required, reimbursement grant. Eligible applicants are state, local and regional agencies, including nonprofits, schools (both public and private), Parent Teacher Associations, etc.  A cost breakdown of 70 to 90 percent for infrastructure projects and 10 to 30 percent for noninfrastructure projects is required.  Efforts in both areas must be demonstrated and Infrastructure projects must be within two miles of a school and on public property or private land with legal public-access easements.  Primary beneficiaries must be K-8 students.  This is a competitive grant program administered by Iowa DOT and award recipients must comply with stringent federal and state funding requirements.

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

www.scottcountyregionalauthority.com
SCRA provides awards for services such as arts, city government, colleges/universities, conservation, county departments, disabilities, fire and rescue, historic preservation, housing, law enforcement, libraries, medical, museums, park and recreation, schools, seniors, social services, veterans, and youth services.

N/A

April 1st & October 1st

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Natural Resources
www.iowadnr.com/grants/atv.html
The DNR Snowmobile Trail grants offer funding for the development of riding areas, trail maintenance, equipment purchases, trail groomers, insurance, and land acquisition. Money is available to public entities (such as county conservation boards, and cities) and incorporated private organizations. 25% local match is required.

N/A

July 30th

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Transportation
www.dot.state.ia.us
The State Recreational Trails Program funds public recreational trails.  The grant requires a 25% local match and the trail must be maintained as a public facility for a minimum of 20 years.  Proposed projects must be part of a statewide, regional, area-wide, or local trail plan. State agencies, counties and are eligible cities and non-profit organizations may sponsor applications.

N/A

January 2nd and July 1st

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Economic Development
www.visioniow.org
The Vision Iowa program provides financial incentives to communities for the construction of recreational, cultural, educational or entertainment facilities that enhance the quality of life in Iowa.

$75 million

October 1st

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Iowa Department of Natural Resources
www.iowadnr.com/forestry/aonr3.html
The purpose of the program is to manage wildlife resources and people and to provide sustainable recreational benefits to those who wish to observe, photograph and otherwise enjoy wildlife through activities other than hunting and fishing. This program presents opportunities to enhance the attractiveness of a trail and as a means of increasing public awareness of wildlife.

N/A

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Wildlife Habitat Promotion with Local Entities Program
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
www.iowadnr.com/grants/wildlife.html
The DNR offers 75% cost-share funding to County Conservation Boards for the acquisition and development of lands for wildlife habitat. Lands must be open to hunting and trapping. Only those compatible activities such as fishing, hiking, nature study, cross-country skiing, etc. will be permitted.

$4,000
Minimum

Last business day in May and November

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Agriculture
http://www.agr.state.il.us/Grants/AgriFIRST/AgriFirst.html
AgriFIRST is the direct result of grassroots input generated from regional Ag Assembly meetings held in 2000. Those meetings brought together leaders in the agriculture community to address the challenges facing Illinois agriculture. Ag Assembly participants recommended the creation of a grant program to provide monies for feasibility studies and technical assistance for value-added projects that raise farmers' share of profits from the processing of raw commodities.

N/A

$25,000

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
www.dnr.state.il.us/ocd/newboat2.htm
The program provides financial assistance to local government agencies for the acquisition, construction, and expansion/rehabilitation, including necessary A/E services, of public boat and canoe access areas on Illinois’ lakes and rivers.  The program provides up to 100% of approved project construction costs and 90% of approved land acquisition costs.

$200,000

Between July 1st and September 1st

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.state.il.us/ocd/newrtp2.htm
This program provides funding assistance for acquisition, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of both motorized and non-motorized recreation trails. Examples of eligible project activities include: trail construction and rehabilitation; restoration of areas adjacent to trails damaged by unauthorized trail uses; construction of trail-related support facilities and amenities; and acquisition from willing sellers of trail corridors through easements or fee simple title.  By law, 30% of each states' RTP funding must be earmarked for motorized trail projects, 30% for non-motorized trail projects and the remaining 40% for multi-use (diversified) motorized and non-motorized trails or a combination of either. The RTP program can provide up to 80% federal funding on approved projects and requires a minimum 20% non-federal funding match.

N/A

March 1st

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.state.il.us/conservation/forestry/programs.htm
This program provides assistance to forest industries by providing:
Forestry Development Act (FDA): Provides the funding source for a forest landowner cost-share program. This program is funded through the collection of a four (4) percent harvest fee on all timber sales. These funds are only available for the cost-share program and the operations of the Illinois Legislature's Council on forestry Development. The Council gathers and disseminates information on the State's forest resources and industries, and makes recommendations on appropriate forest management practices. Timber, lumber and forest-based herbal product marketing information, forest resource information for potential new forest industries, and recommendations regarding improved operating techniques.

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.state.il.us/orep/planning/greenwaybro2.pdf
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) offers assistance for greenways and trails through the Planning Assistance Program. This program is designed to assist communities, counties and multi-county coalitions with greenway and trail planning. The program is an extension of successful IDNR-assisted greenway and trail planning for northeastern Illinois and downstate metro-areas. The goal of the program is to encourage and facilitate comprehensive, cooperative and coordinated planning to protect high priority greenways and, where appropriate, provide public access to them by developing trails. The applicant must be a public/quasi-public agency that will be involved in implementing plan. The proposal and plan must be developed active, organized broad-based coalition greenway and trail interests and agencies from planning area that will logically be involved development, promotion and implementation plan. The applicant and/or other coalition members demonstrate cost-sharing commitments (either in-kind services) to develop the plan. The proposal must describe methodology that results in prioritized implementation. The proposal must include evidence that most major local governments that will be involved in implementing the plan are supportive of greenway and trail planning.

Open

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.state.il.us/ocd/newbike2.htm
The program was created to assist units of government acquire, construct, and rehabilitate public, non-motorized bicycle paths and directly related support facilities.  Grants are available to any local government agency having statutory authority to acquire and develop land for public bicycle path purposes.  Financial assistance up to 50% of approved project costs is available through the program.

$200,000

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/education/entice/forms/BiodiversityFieldTripGrant.pdf
Teachers may apply to receive funds for natural resources-related field trips within Illinois with their students.

$500

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.state.il.us/Grants/Special%20Funds/FY2006/WildGrant.htm#pheasant
The Illinois Habitat Fund is one of three programs funded through the purchase of a State Habitat Stamp. The Habitat Endowment Act, enacted in 1992, provides long-term funding for the State Pheasant Fund, State Furbearer Fund and the Illinois Habitat Fund. The State Habitat Stamp replaced the existing Pheasant and Furbearer stamps, expanding opportunities for enhancement to all types of habitat. For the Illinois Habitat Fund Grant Program, eligible projects are limited to those seeking to preserve, protect, acquire or manage habitat (all wetlands, woodlands, grasslands, and agricultural lands, natural or altered) in Illinois that have the potential to support populations of wildlife in any or all phases of their life cycles. Eligible recipients are limited to any appropriate not-for-profit organization or government agency that has the expertise, equipment, adequate staff/workforce and permission from the landowner (if applicable) to develop and/or manage habitat.

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.il.gov/opp/itep.html
The Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) is a reimbursable program that is funded by a 10 percent set aside of the Federal Surface Transportation Program. The ITEP provides funding for community-based projects that expand travel choices and enhance the transportation experience by improving the cultural, historic, aesthetic and environmental aspects of our transportation infrastructure. Each state has the flexibility to create a program that best suits its needs, within the limits of federal and state law. Project sponsors may receive up to 80 percent reimbursement for project costs. The remaining 20 percent is the responsibility of the project sponsor. In order to qualify for funding, a project must qualify as one of the 12 eligible activities listed below and it must relate to surface transportation.

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.state.il.us/Grants/Special%20Funds/FY2006/WildGrant.htm#Illinois%20Wildlife%20Preservation%20Fund
The Illinois Wildlife Preservation Fund Grant Program is designed to preserve, protect, perpetuate and enhance non-game wildlife and native plant resources of Illinois through preservation of a satisfactory environment and an ecological balance. Management projects are those activities related to stewardship of land and/or water, which are of direct benefit to non-game wildlife, native plants and natural communities. Examples of this type of project include exotic species removal, brush cutting, nest structures, and vegetation management. Site inventory projects are those activities that inventory species, taxa (birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, plants, invertebrates, etc.), vegetation, habitats, etc. on an area of land. Education projects are those activities that teach Illinoisans about the natural world around them and hopefully have lasting effects. Examples of this type of project include interpretive trails, trail signs, curricula, displays, workshops, development of ongoing outdoor education activities, instructional packets and materials. (“One time only” projects directed at one small group of students will generally not be funded.)

$2,000

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
www.epa.state.il.us/water/conservation-2000/leap.html
The Lake Education Assistance Program (LEAP) is part of an education initiative offered by the Illinois EPA. Funding is provided through Conservation 2000, a comprehensive multi-year environmental protection program signed into law in 1995.

LEAP funds are available to all school children whether they attend public or private schools, and for grades from kindergarten through graduate school. Funds are also available to not-for-profit organizations, such as lake associations, scouting groups, parks, and communities.

$500

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
www.dnr.state.il.us/ocd/newsnow2.htm
The state-funded Snowmobile Program for local governments is financed from the registration fees of snowmobiles and provides up to 50% reimbursement of approved facility development/rehabilitation costs and 90% of approved trail corridor land acquisition costs for public snowmobile trails and areas in the state. This program is available to any unit of local government located in a region of Illinois with sufficient snow cover and having statutory authority to acquire and develop lands for public park and recreation purposes.

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.state.il.us/Grants/Special%20Funds/FY2006/WildGrant.htm#pheasant
The Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Fund Grant Program is dedicated to the conservation of waterfowl that pass through Illinois during their migrations. Eligible projects are limited to development of waterfowl propagation areas within the Dominion of Canada or the United States that specifically provide waterfowl for the Mississippi Flyway, and projects to implement the North American Waterfowl Management Plan for the development of waterfowl areas within the Dominion of Canada or the United States that specifically provide waterfowl for the Mississippi Flyway. Eligible recipients are limited to appropriate not-for-profit organizations.

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.state.il.us/conservation/forestry/programs.htm
The production and availability of high quality, native plant material is essential for reforestation and habitat restoration efforts. This program provides landowners suitable plant materials, often at no-cost, to meet their land management objectives. Available plant materials range from tree and shrub species to prairie grasses and forbs species. Forest Protection and Health Management: Provides technical and financial assistance to rural fire departments to protect natural resources from wildfires. Assistance is provide through direct technical support; grants for organization, training, and equipment; and placement of fire equipment obtained through the Federal Excess Property Program. The program utilizes the Smokey Bear Fire Program to promote forest fire prevention. In addition, the program provides technical and financial assistance to protect forests against the introduction of exotic insects and diseases, and cooperates with state and federal organizations on long-term monitoring of forest health conditions.

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://www.dnr.state.il.us/OCD/newohv2.htm
The state provides financial aid to government agencies, not for profit organizations, and individuals to develop, operate, maintain, and acquire land for off-highway vehicle parks and trails that are open and accessible to the public.  Entities other than governmental bodies seeking financial assistance through the grant program must possess minimum liability insurance coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence.  Funding up to 100% of approved project costs is available.

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.state.il.us/ocd/newoslad1.htm
The Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Program is a state-financed grant program that provides funding assistance to local government agencies for acquisition and/or development of land for public parks and open space. The federal Land & Water Conservation Fund program (known as both LWCF and LAWCON) is a similar program with similar objectives. Both programs provide funding assistance up to 50% of approved project costs.

$750,000 for acquisition projects & $400,000 for development/renovation projects

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.state.il.us/conservation/forestry/programs.htm
This program provides technical assistance to NIPF landowners to manage their forests for multiple resources. In addition, cost-share assistance is available for landowners to implement forest stewardship practices. This program has been developed to assist and encourage landowners to become good land stewards, achieve land management objectives, and maintain ecological processes. The program produces: clean air and water, sustainable rural forests, sustainable economic development, improved forest health, restored ecological processes, and enhanced wildlife habitat and populations.

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
www.dnr.state.il.us/lands/education/entice/forms/shagapp06.pdf
Funding requests should focus on items necessary for enhancement and development of wildlife habitat. Projects must emphasize youth involvement and increase the educational value of the site. If the project involves trail development, garden or prairie planting, prairie restoration/construction or similar activity, the applicant must commit resources for the project for at least three years. Plans that include vegetation planting should focus on increasing native biodiversity by planting native species rather than introduced species. Habitat improvement projects may include, but not be limited to, some of the following activities: develop an interpretive trail; design, establish and maintain a schoolyard prairie plot; butterfly garden, wetland, nesting platform or watering station; design and build a bird feeder or feeding station. Schools, nature centers, and youth groups may apply.

$600

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
www.dnr.state.il.us/ocd/newstef2.htm
The Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund (STEF) Program provides financial assistance to incorporated, private snowmobile clubs in Illinois. The STEF Program provides reimbursement funding assistance up to 100% of eligible project costs. Funds for the program come from a portion of snowmobile registration fees collected by the state. Grants may be obtained by local snowmobile clubs to develop and maintain additional public trails and facilities in the state. Although grants are made to private clubs, STEF-assisted snowmobile trails and facilities must be open and available for general public use.

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.state.il.us/Grants/Special%20Funds/FY2006/WildGrant.htm#pheasant
The State Pheasant Fund Grant Program is dedicated to the conservation of wild pheasants. Eligible projects may include land acquisition, pheasant habitat improvement on public or private land, pheasant research, or education of the public regarding pheasants and pheasant hunting. Eligible recipients are limited to appropriate not-for-profit organizations.

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.state.il.us/Grants/Special%20Funds/FY2006/WildGrant.htm#pheasant
The State Furbearer Fund Grant Program is dedicated to the conservation of fur-bearing mammals. Eligible projects are limited to those that educate hunters and trappers of fur-bearing mammals within the State and the general public concerning the role that hunting and trapping has upon fur-bearing mammal management; the laws associated with the harvesting of fur-bearing mammals; the techniques used in the hunting and trapping of fur-bearing mammals; the conservation, management, and ecology of fur-bearing mammals; and the promotion of products made from wild fur-bearing mammals. Eligible recipients are limited to appropriate not-for-profit organization, governmental entities, educational institutions, or corporations.

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.state.il.us/Grants/Special%20Funds/FY2006/WildGrant.htm#pheasant
The State Furbearer Fund Grant Program is dedicated to the conservation of fur-bearing mammals. Eligible projects are limited to those that educate hunters and trappers of fur-bearing mammals within the State and the general public concerning the role that hunting and trapping has upon fur-bearing mammal management; the laws associated with the harvesting of fur-bearing mammals; the techniques used in the hunting and trapping of fur-bearing mammals; the conservation, management, and ecology of fur-bearing mammals; and the promotion of products made from wild fur-bearing mammals. Eligible recipients are limited to appropriate not-for-profit organization, governmental entities, educational institutions, or corporations.

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
www.dnr.state.il.us/conservation/forestry/Urban/grantoppor.htm
The purpose of the Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant is to provide financial assistance to local units of government for the development of local urban and community forestry programs. These activities must help to establish, manage, conserve and preserve the urban and community forests from inner city to associated public lands. The urban grant program helps the state provide technical outreach while spurring the local economy though the use of the private sector. The program is set up as a 50/50 cost share reimbursement, with no more than 5% of the total funds available to one unit of government.

$100,000 statewide

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.state.il.us/conservation/forestry/programs.htm
The program provides technical and financial assistance to the State's 2,000 cities and towns. This program builds a local community's capacity to manage their natural resources. Program goals are accomplished by engaging local citizens in tree planting, care and protection activities, and the development of comprehensive natural resource management plans. The Urban and Community Forestry Program helps achieve community sustainability and enhances the quality of life by improving and maintaining the health of trees and other related natural resources.
The Urban and Community Forestry Program: increases awareness of natural resources, improves environmental quality, creates partnerships to manage community natural resources, and implements long-term natural resource management in the State's cities and towns.

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.state.il.us/orc/habitat_resources/forestry/vfa/index.htm
The Division of Forestry provides grants to fire agencies in communities with populations under 10,000. This program authorizes federal funding to prevent and suppress rural fires and enhancing protection capabilities by assisting rural communities with training, equipping, and organizing fire service.

$9,500

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

www.americorps.org/
Americorps is a national volunteer program in which agencies, communities, or non-profit groups can sponsor personnel to assist in a variety of activities. Funds must be used to operate or plan community service programs. Programs could include trail building, environmental education and community restoration work.

N/A

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

www.rurdev.usda.gov/
Community Programs provides grants to assist in the development of essential community facilities in rural areas and towns of up to 20,000 in population.  Grants are authorized on a graduated scale.  Applicants located in small communities with low populations and low incomes will receive a higher percentage of grants.  Grants are available to public entities such as municipalities, counties, and special-purpose districts, as well as non-profit corporations and tribal governments.  In addition, applicants must have the legal authority necessary for construction, operation, and maintenance of the proposed facility and also be unable to obtain needed funds from commercial sources at reasonable rates and terms.  Community facilities loans fund the construction, enlargement, extension or otherwise improvement of community facilities. Trail benefits could include improved access through utilities extensions.

Varies

Varies

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

www.conservationalliance.com/
The Conservation Alliance was founded to fund grassroots conservation organizations and their efforts to protect rivers, trails, and wild lands for non-motorized recreation. Grants are made annually.

Varies

Varies

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Bikes Belong Coalition, Ltd
http://bikesbelong.org/site/index.cfm
Sponsored by members of the American Bicycle Industry - Their goal is putting more people on bikes. They seek to assist local organizations, agencies, and citizens in developing bicycle facilities that will be funded by TEA-21. Local match is required.

$10,000

August 28th, 2006 and November 27th, 2006

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

United States Department of Commerce
www.doc.gov/eda/html/prgtitle.htm
This agency offers grants for public facilities, including port facilities, tourism facilities, planning assistance etc. Public works projects can include trail and other recreational facilities. 50% match is required.

N/A

N/A

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

American Hiking Society
www.americanhiking.org/alliance/fund.html
The National Trails Endowment was established to provide grants to trail organizations working to establish, protect and maintain America’s foot trails.  Grants will be awarded to trail organizations and other non-profits with a trail-related focus.

N/A

November 1st

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

Polaris Foundation
www.polarisindustries.com/
Polaris Foundation, provides grants for education, community/direct social services, health, arts and In-kind (Polaris product) to snowmobile and ATV clubs or other associations to help fund safety related projects.  Requests by Individuals, private foundations, politically affiliated programs, fraternal or veteran’s organizations, courtesy advertising and for-profit organizations will not be considered.

$10,000

March 1st, July 1st, and October 1st

Description

Maximum
Amount

Deadline

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
www.fws.gov/
The Wildlife Conservation and Appreciation program funds initiatives for which the principal purpose is to provide opportunities for the public to use and enjoy fish and wildlife through non-consumptive activities. Uses: Trail Development and Acquisition pertaining to non-game wildlife enjoyment, including trails and waterways.

$250,000 per state

March, July and December